CapseraNon-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
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Verapamil
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Generic names and pronunciation
| Verapamil · ver-AP-a-mil |
Pronunciation is shown for the US English generic name.
Body system and related classes
Body system: Cardiovascular
How each medicine works
| Verapamil — Lowers blood pressure by decreasing systemic vascular resistance, usually without reflex tachycardia. |
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What each medicine is used for
| Verapamil — Hypertension in adults, for the cited extended-release tablets |
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Telling these medicines apart
Medicines in this class: 1